Reducing cumulative radiation dose, which is the sum total of radiation received by a given patient over time.

Focusing on nationally accepted guidelines to assure that we always give the lowest effective dose of
radiation possible.

HERE ARE THE WAYS WE ARE WORKING TO MINIMIZE BOTH ACCIDENTAL AND
CUMULATIVE RADIATION DOSE.

Safety Checks

Employees follow strict procedures for checking and double-checking patient information and the type
of exam to be performed. These simple steps can prevent an unnecessary exam.

Smart Protocols

The most important tool we use to reduce radiation exposure is called a "protocol." A protocol is simply
a detailed description of how each exam should be conducted - how much radiation to use, how many passes
to make over what part of the patient's body, and so on. We have hundreds of protocols for all types of
exams on all types of machines, including CT scanners.

Dose Customization

Our goal is to reduce the dose as much reasonably possible for all exams. We customize the radiation dose
according to the patient's weight, age, medical history and the body part being scanned. This is especially
important for pediatric patients, as well as patients who must receive frequent scans as a part of their care.

THE RIGHT IMAGING EXAM, AT THE RIGHT TIME, WITH THE RIGHT
RADIATION DOSE.

If you have any concerns at all about receiving radiation,
a staff member will be glad to explain your procedure in
greater detail.

Radiation Right® is for our patients whose tests, ongoing treatment or other medical procedures
could expose them to medical radiation. Your physician and members of your care team want you to
understand the possible benefits or risks involved and the steps we are taking to ensure your safety.

Your physician can best explain benefits that might be gained by undergoing a computed
tomography (CT) scan or an interventional radiology procedure, such as a balloon angioplasty,
fluoroscopy (X-ray), ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or another type of procedure.

Studies have shown that in addition to benefits, there might also be risks that should be considered
by patients and those treating them. Some government agencies and medical organizations have
stressed the adoption of two guiding principles of radiation protection for patients: appropriate
justification for ordering each procedure and careful optimization of the radiation dose
applied during each procedure.